Sunday, September 21, 2008

World Alzheimer’s Day Contest

The whole idea it to make a card and thank one(or more) of the caregivers who take care of Alzheimer's patients. It is such a great idea! Here is a quote from the Alzheimer's Association:

"There are an estimated 5 million Americans currently affected, with another person developing Alzheimer's every 71 seconds ... By mid-century, someone will develop the disease every 33 seconds unless we do something.Alzheimer's disease is an escalating epidemic due to our aging population. In fact, 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime".

My grandma was just diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's, luckily she can still live in an assisted living apartment on her own(with people checking on regularly) but I can still see the impact it has on all of those around her.

I need to go & make a card! I think I will send it to my mom because I can see all of the stress my mother feels making sure that my Grandma is ok.

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I love to make things and have done so as long as I can remember. Right now I have been making a lot of cards & papery gift items. I also do card swaps and scrapbooking and I used to have an upholstery shop. I love all things with stars, hands and chairs. Ok I just added Embroidery to my list of things I am hooked on! So far I have just done the Kitchen towel thing in funky and coffee patterns.